Pie Pastry

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 9 tablespoons butter, cut in bits
• ¼ cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 egg plus 1 yolk, lightly beaten
• 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    445 calories; 24 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 107 milligrams cholesterol; 221 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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pastry for pie crust and lid

Preparation

1. In large bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. With fork stir in egg and enough water to moisten dry ingredients.
3. Divide dough in half, place each half on sheet of waxed paper and press into a flattened disk. Chill at least one hour before rolling.